The holiday season is expensive. The presents. The food. The travel. The decorations. The list of expenses seems never ending. We’ve found lots of options for free holiday fun in Nashville and Middle Tennessee this season. Keep checking this list because we will be adding free events right up until New Year’s!
Candy Cane Village
Goodlettsville City Hall 105 S. Main Street
Goodlettsville, 37072 + Google Map
Goodlettsville, 37072 + Google Map
Festival of the Nativities
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One event on December 7, 2019 at 10:00 AM
One event on December 8, 2019 at 4:00 PM
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints 1646 Sunset Road
Brentwood, TN 37027 United States + Google Map
Brentwood, TN 37027 United States + Google Map
Murfreesboro Tree Lighting
December 6, 2019 @ 6:00 PM - 8:00 PMPublic Square Murfreesboro N Public Square
Murfreesboro, 37130 United States + Google Map
Murfreesboro, 37130 United States + Google Map
Goodlettsville Tree Lighting
Goodlettsville City hall 105 N Main St
Goodlettsville, TN 37075 United States + Google Map
Goodlettsville, TN 37075 United States + Google Map
Nashville Christmas Tree Lighting
December 6, 2019 @ 6:00 PM - 7:00 PMPublic Square Park 1 Public Square
Nashville, TN 37201 United States + Google Map
Nashville, TN 37201 United States + Google Map
Santa’s Holiday Party
Delmas Long Community center 200 Memorial Dr
Goodlettsville, TN 37072 United States + Google Map
Goodlettsville, TN 37072 United States + Google Map
Christmas Tree Lighting on the Square
Franklin Square 305 Public Square
Franklin, TN 37064 United States + Google Map
Franklin, TN 37064 United States + Google Map
Polar Express – Movies Under the Stars
December 6, 2019 @ 7:30 PM - 9:30 PMPublic Square Murfreesboro N Public Square
Murfreesboro, 37130 United States + Google Map
Murfreesboro, 37130 United States + Google Map
Morning with Santa
December 7, 2019 @ 9:00 AM - 12:30 PMBrentwood Library 8109 Concord Rd
Brentwood, TN 37027 United States + Google Map
Brentwood, TN 37027 United States + Google Map
Special Holiday Storytime @ Parnassus Books
December 7, 2019 @ 9:00 AM - 10:00 AMParnassus Books 3900 Hillsboro Pike Suite 14
Nashville, TN 37215 United States + Google Map
Nashville, TN 37215 United States + Google Map
Youth Magic Group @ Smyrna Library
Smyrna Public Library 400 Enon Springs Rd W
Smyrna, TN 37167 United States + Google Map
Smyrna, TN 37167 United States + Google Map
Festival of the Nativities
|Recurring Event (See all)
One event on December 7, 2019 at 10:00 AM
One event on December 8, 2019 at 4:00 PM
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints 1646 Sunset Road
Brentwood, TN 37027 United States + Google Map
Brentwood, TN 37027 United States + Google Map
Story Time with Santa
MGL Memorial Library 521 Mercury Blvd
Murfreesboro, TN 37130 United States + Google Map
Murfreesboro, TN 37130 United States + Google Map
Jingle Jamboree Holiday Event
Providence Marketplace 401 S. Mt Juliet Rd
Mt Juliet, TN 37122 United States + Google Map
Mt Juliet, TN 37122 United States + Google Map
Holiday Open House @ Mt Juliet Library
December 7, 2019 @ 10:00 AM - 12:00 PMMt Juliet Library 2765 N. Mt Juliet Rd
Mount Juliet, TN 37122 United States + Google Map
Mount Juliet, TN 37122 United States + Google Map
Tough Cookie Story and Craft @Main
Williamson County Library 1314 Columbia Ave
Franklin, TN 37064 United States + Google Map
Franklin, TN 37064 United States + Google Map
Santa at the Library
December 7, 2019 @ 10:30 AM - 11:30 AMInglewood Branch Nashville Library 4312 Gallatin Pike
Nashville, TN 37216 United States + Google Map
Nashville, TN 37216 United States + Google Map
December Storytime in the Children’s Gallery
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An event every week that begins at 10:30 AM on Thursday and Saturday, repeating until December 28, 2019
Tennessee State Museum 1000 Rosa L Parks Blvd
Nashville, TN 37208 United States + Google Map
Nashville, TN 37208 United States + Google Map
Kidsville@ The Parthenon
The Parthenon 2500 West End Avenue
Nashville, TN 37203 United States + Google Map
Nashville, TN 37203 United States + Google Map
Holiday Movie Marathon
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One event on December 14, 2019 at 12:00 PM
One event on December 21, 2019 at 12:00 PM
Delmas Long Community center 200 Memorial Dr
Goodlettsville, TN 37072 United States + Google Map
Goodlettsville, TN 37072 United States + Google Map
Christmas Caroling Contest with WHIN Radio
RiverGate Mall 1000 Rivergate Parkway
Goodlettsville, TN 37072 United States + Google Map
Goodlettsville, TN 37072 United States + Google Map
Nashville Flute Choir
December 7, 2019 @ 1:00 PM - 1:30 PMFrist Art Museum 919 Broadway
Nashville, TN 37203 United States + Google Map
Nashville, TN 37203 United States + Google Map
Santa Comes to Learning Express!
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One event on December 7, 2019 at 1:00 PM
One event on December 10, 2019 at 11:00 AM
One event on December 14, 2019 at 10:00 AM
One event on December 16, 2019 at 11:00 AM
One event on December 21, 2019 at 10:00 AM
One event on December 22, 2019 at 1:00 PM
Learning Express Toys of Cool Springs 420 Cool Springs Blvd
Franklin, TN 37067 United States + Google Map
Franklin, TN 37067 United States + Google Map
Free Christmas Photos
Needham’s Nursery 12425 Lebanon Rd
Mt Juliet, TN 37122 United States + Google Map
Mt Juliet, TN 37122 United States + Google Map
Family Movie Matinee, The Polar Express in 3-D
Hendersonville Public Library 140 Saundersville Road
Hendersonville, TN 37075 United States + Google Map
Hendersonville, TN 37075 United States + Google Map
Blair Suzuki Strings Holiday Concert
December 7, 2019 @ 2:00 PM - 3:00 PMFrist Art Museum 919 Broadway
Nashville, TN 37203 United States + Google Map
Nashville, TN 37203 United States + Google Map
Franklin Christmas Parade
Jim Warren Park 705 Boyd Mill Ave
Franklin, TN 37064 United States + Google Map
Franklin, TN 37064 United States + Google Map
Williamson County Community Band Winter Concert
Williamson County Enrichment Center 110 Everbright Ave
Franklin, TN 37064 United States + Google Map
Franklin, TN 37064 United States + Google Map
Christmas Open House @ Rock Castle
Historic Rock Castle 139 Rock Castle Lane
Hendersonville, TN 37075 United States + Google Map
Hendersonville, TN 37075 United States + Google Map
Handel’s Messiah and Party
December 7, 2019 @ 4:30 PM - 8:30 PMChrist Presbyterian Church Nashville 2323 Old Hickory Blvd
Nashville, 37215 + Google Map
Nashville, 37215 + Google Map
A Front Street Christmas
December 7, 2019 @ 5:00 PM - 7:00 PMHistoric Downtown Smyrna 98 Front St
Smyrna, TN 37167 United States + Google Map
Smyrna, TN 37167 United States + Google Map
Yulefest
Historic Mansker’s Station 705 Caldwell Rd
Goodlettsville, TN 37072 United States + Google Map
Goodlettsville, TN 37072 United States + Google Map
Holidays at The Hermitage – Carols by Candlelight
Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage 4580 Rachels Ln
Nashville, TN 37076 United States + Google Map
Nashville, TN 37076 United States + Google Map
Star Party
December 7, 2019 @ 6:30 PM - 8:30 PMShelby Bottoms Nature Center 1900 Davidson St
Nashville, 37206 United States + Google Map
Nashville, 37206 United States + Google Map
Oh Christmas Tree
December 8, 2019 @ 11:00 AM - 12:00 PMSadie Ford Heritage Farm and Art Center 5220 Murfreesboro Road
Lebanon, TN 37090 United States + Google Map
Lebanon, TN 37090 United States + Google Map
Walk Thru Bethlehem
Woodmont Christian Church 3601 Hillsboro Pike
Nashville, TN 37215 United States + Google Map
Nashville, TN 37215 United States + Google Map
Free Christmas Photos
Needham’s Nursery 12425 Lebanon Rd
Mt Juliet, TN 37122 United States + Google Map
Mt Juliet, TN 37122 United States + Google Map
Williamson County Community Chorus Winter Concert
Williamson County Enrichment Center 110 Everbright Ave
Franklin, TN 37064 United States + Google Map
Franklin, TN 37064 United States + Google Map
Festival of the Nativities
|Recurring Event (See all)
One event on December 7, 2019 at 10:00 AM
One event on December 8, 2019 at 4:00 PM
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints 1646 Sunset Road
Brentwood, TN 37027 United States + Google Map
Brentwood, TN 37027 United States + Google Map
Snack with Santa
Timberland Park Mile Marker 437.2 on the Historic Natchez Trace Parkway
Franklin, TN 37064 United States + Google Map
Franklin, TN 37064 United States + Google Map
Elf Day Fun
December 9, 2019 @ 4:00 PM - 5:00 PMBordeaux Branch Library 4000 Clarksville Pike
Nashville, TN 37218 United States + Google Map
Nashville, TN 37218 United States + Google Map
Belmont Camerata
December 9, 2019 @ 7:30 PM - 8:30 PMBelmont Mansion 1700 Acklen Ave
Nashville, TN 37212 United States + Google Map
Nashville, TN 37212 United States + Google Map
Tuba Christmas Nashville
First Baptist Church – Nashville 108 7th Avenue South
Nashville, TN 37203 United States + Google Map
Nashville, TN 37203 United States + Google Map
Santa Comes to Learning Express!
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One event on December 7, 2019 at 11:00 AM
One event on December 10, 2019 at 11:00 AM
One event on December 14, 2019 at 10:00 AM
One event on December 16, 2019 at 11:00 AM
One event on December 21, 2019 at 10:00 AM
One event on December 22, 2019 at 11:00 AM
Learning Express Toys of Cool Springs 420 Cool Springs Blvd
Franklin, TN 37067 United States + Google Map
Franklin, TN 37067 United States + Google Map
Cookies, Cocoa, and Craft at the Fort
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One event on December 10, 2019 at 3:00 PM
One event on December 12, 2019 at 3:00 PM
One event on December 17, 2019 at 3:00 PM
One event on December 19, 2019 at 3:00 PM
Historic Mansker’s Station 705 Caldwell Rd
Goodlettsville, TN 37072 United States + Google Map
Goodlettsville, TN 37072 United States + Google Map
Story Time with Mrs. Claus
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One event on December 4, 2019 at 10:00 AM
One event on December 11, 2019 at 10:00 AM
One event on December 12, 2019 at 10:00 AM
One event on December 17, 2019 at 10:00 AM
One event on December 18, 2019 at 10:00 AM
Historic Mansker’s Station 705 Caldwell Rd
Goodlettsville, TN 37072 United States + Google Map
Goodlettsville, TN 37072 United States + Google Map
Holiday Movie Series: Elf (2003)
December 11, 2019 @ 4:00 PM - 6:00 PMInglewood Branch Library 4312 Gallatin Pike, Nashville, TN 37216
Nashville, TN 37216 United States + Google Map
Nashville, TN 37216 United States + Google Map
Story Time with Mrs. Claus
|Recurring Event (See all)
One event on December 4, 2019 at 10:00 AM
One event on December 11, 2019 at 10:00 AM
One event on December 12, 2019 at 10:00 AM
One event on December 17, 2019 at 10:00 AM
One event on December 18, 2019 at 10:00 AM
Historic Mansker’s Station 705 Caldwell Rd
Goodlettsville, TN 37072 United States + Google Map
Goodlettsville, TN 37072 United States + Google Map
Holiday Concert featuring The Providence Pipes
December 12, 2019 @ 10:30 AM - 11:30 AMNashville Public Library 615 Church Street
Nashville, TN 37219 United States + Google Map
Nashville, TN 37219 United States + Google Map
December Storytime in the Children’s Gallery
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An event every week that begins at 10:30 AM on Thursday and Saturday, repeating until December 28, 2019
Tennessee State Museum 1000 Rosa L Parks Blvd
Nashville, TN 37208 United States + Google Map
Nashville, TN 37208 United States + Google Map
Cookies, Cocoa, and Craft at the Fort
|Recurring Event (See all)
One event on December 10, 2019 at 3:00 PM
One event on December 12, 2019 at 3:00 PM
One event on December 17, 2019 at 3:00 PM
One event on December 19, 2019 at 3:00 PM
Historic Mansker’s Station 705 Caldwell Rd
Goodlettsville, TN 37072 United States + Google Map
Goodlettsville, TN 37072 United States + Google Map
Anna & Elsa Meet & Greet @ Gallatin Library
Gallatin Public Library 123 E. Main St
Gallatin, TN 37066 United States + Google Map
Gallatin, TN 37066 United States + Google Map
Family Bingo Night
Delmas Long Community center 200 Memorial Dr
Goodlettsville, TN 37072 United States + Google Map
Goodlettsville, TN 37072 United States + Google Map
¡Feliz Navidad! at the Madison Library
December 12, 2019 @ 6:00 PM - 7:30 PMMadison Library 610 Gallatin Pike S
Madison, TN 37115 United States + Google Map
Madison, TN 37115 United States + Google Map
Winter Wonderland at J. Travis Price Park Springfield
|Recurring Event (See all)
An event every week that begins at 5:30 PM on Friday and Saturday, repeating until December 21, 2019
J. Travis Price Park Springfield, TN 37172 United States + Google Map
Fossils: Dinosaurs in America
December 13, 2019 @ 5:30 PM - 6:30 PMOutdoor Murfreesboro 697 Veterans Pkwy
Murfreesboro, TN 37128 United States + Google Map
Murfreesboro, TN 37128 United States + Google Map
Free Breakfast with Santa
Solid Rock Baptist Church 2327 Old Greenbrier Pike
Greenbrier, TN 37073 United States + Google Map
Greenbrier, TN 37073 United States + Google Map
Fort Negley Fossil Finders
December 14, 2019 @ 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM|Recurring Event (See all)
An event every month that begins at 10:00 AM on day Second of the month, repeating until December 14, 2019
Fort Negley 1100 Fort Negley Blvd
Nashville, TN 37203 United States + Google Map
Nashville, TN 37203 United States + Google Map
Dickens of a Christmas
Historic Downtown Franklin 299 Public Square
Franklin, TN 37064 United States + Google Map
Franklin, TN 37064 United States + Google Map
Christmas on the Square
Lebanon Public Square 149 Public Square
Lebanon, TN 37087 United States + Google Map
Lebanon, TN 37087 United States + Google Map
Santa Comes to Learning Express!
|Recurring Event (See all)
One event on December 7, 2019 at 10:00 AM
One event on December 10, 2019 at 11:00 AM
One event on December 14, 2019 at 10:00 AM
One event on December 16, 2019 at 11:00 AM
One event on December 21, 2019 at 10:00 AM
One event on December 22, 2019 at 10:00 AM
Learning Express Toys of Cool Springs 420 Cool Springs Blvd
Franklin, TN 37067 United States + Google Map
Franklin, TN 37067 United States + Google Map
Carols, Crafts, and Cookies
Tennessee State Museum 1000 Rosa L Parks Blvd
Nashville, TN 37208 United States + Google Map
Nashville, TN 37208 United States + Google Map
Hour of Code+ Cupcakes
Microsoft Store 2126 Abbott Martin Road
Nashville, TN 37215 United States + Google Map
Nashville, TN 37215 United States + Google Map
Visit With Santa in Portland
December 14, 2019 @ 10:00 AM - 12:00 PMRichland Park 303 Portland Blvd
Portland, TN 37148 United States + Google Map
Portland, TN 37148 United States + Google Map
Magic Show at Linebaugh
December 14, 2019 @ 10:00 AM - 11:00 AMLinebaugh Public Library System 105 W. Vine St.
Murfreesboro, TN 37130 United States + Google Map
Murfreesboro, TN 37130 United States + Google Map
Lunch with Santa
Whitten Elementary 140 Scotch St
Hendersonville, TN 37075 United States + Google Map
Hendersonville, TN 37075 United States + Google Map
December Storytime in the Children’s Gallery
|Recurring Event (See all)
An event every week that begins at 10:30 AM on Thursday and Saturday, repeating until December 28, 2019
Tennessee State Museum 1000 Rosa L Parks Blvd
Nashville, TN 37208 United States + Google Map
Nashville, TN 37208 United States + Google Map
Find even more holiday fun in our full Christmas guide!
Springfield, TN December 14, 15, 21, & 22 Springfield Parks presents Winter Wonderland free lights display at J. Travis Price Park. Gates open 5:30-9:00 PM. Bring your camera for pictures with Santa & Mrs. Claus & great family photo opportunities. Follow lighted candy cane trail through the giant candy cane forest to view festive decorated scenes, music, petting zoo and hot cocoa booth. (Drive through only Dec. 16-20 & Dec. 23). (615) 382-1655.